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What have you bought recently that you absolutely love (clothes / beauty)

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Allezallezallez2023 · 30/01/2023 19:28

What have you bought recently that was worth every penny?

For me a Frandsen puffer coat that kept me warm in the very cold weather

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grumpycow1 · 06/02/2023 19:46

A Brodie Cashmere jumper in TK Maxx - £35 reduced from £380!! I’ve worn it almost every day as it’s so warm and soft. Similar here brodiecashmere.com/collections/jumpers-sweaters/products/jasper-jumper-2-0

nopuppiesallowed · 06/02/2023 20:29

Roundthebend45 · 06/02/2023 19:15

These are the ones I have - size down as they come up large! I’m a 12-14 and got a 10 and they are great, and still with plenty of room!

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/low-rise-wide-leg-jeans-light-vintage/sty-r0208-blu?cat=C2_S2_G964

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It says that they are high rise. I usually wear mid rise as high rise jeans look dreadful on me. Please can you tell me how high they are?

nopuppiesallowed · 06/02/2023 20:31

I'm almost embarrassed to confess this, but I bought a sloppy sweatshirt in the New Look sale (£7) and am living in it. It washes really well and it's as good as any I've bought elsewhere

halfpasteleven · 06/02/2023 22:16

NeedWineNow · 06/02/2023 10:06

What a beautiful dress.. enjoy enjoy enjoy

radrado · 06/02/2023 22:41

@NeedWineNow that really is lovely

TokyoSushi · 06/02/2023 22:45

@RoxieLoxy Sainsburys blush is fabulous! Don't be concerned that it looks bright pink when it comes out of the tube, you need a blob about a millimetre wide, blend blend blend and it's amazing!

Roundthebend45 · 07/02/2023 05:25

These are listed as low rise, not high rise. They are not super low - more mid rise on me but that’s fine for what I wanted. I don’t like high rise so they wouldn’t suit me if they were high rise.

Roundthebend45 · 07/02/2023 05:26

That was a response to @Snippysocks

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 07/02/2023 07:09

@JerkintheMerkin could you link please. Im struggling to find them and am in desperately need to look less haggard

nopuppiesallowed · 07/02/2023 08:34

Thank you!

Boshi · 07/02/2023 09:19

2 Whistles Wide leg velvet trousers in forest green and dusky pink. Been wearing them with comfy trainers, so warm and they look good dressed up and down.

All saints monument coat, it clips on and covers a multitude of sins (read fluffy pyjama tops) so I can make a super quick exit in the morning for the school run with baby in tow

girlmeetsboy · 07/02/2023 19:14

Justforthissnippet · 04/02/2023 01:52

@girlmeetsboy thanks! I probably would be after the low ones as it’s too hot here for high tops. Or maybe I should get both?!

To update the 39 is perfect for 6 and a half feet, I love them!

JerkintheMerkin · 07/02/2023 22:29

@Fueledwithfairydustandgin
Rohto Hadalabo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 5.7floz/170ml...

and

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml | Snail Secretion Filtrate 96% | Skin Repair Serum | CPNP Registered, Korean Skin Care, Cruelty Free, Paraben Free, Alcohol Free

bendmeoverbackwards · 07/02/2023 23:17

Great thread!

I recently bought this faux fur jacket from Boden

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/faux-fur-short-coat-natural/sty-u0071-nud

CollieBuckie · 07/02/2023 23:37

Give Me Cosmetics full skincare range. It's massively reduced in their sale - cleanser, toner, serum, eye cream and moisturiser. Love it!

Justforthissnippet · 08/02/2023 00:23

@girlmeetsboy Thank you! I am 5.5 and would normally go for the 39 so that is really helpful.

Icequeen01 · 08/02/2023 00:29

Pure Musc by Narcisco Rodriguez.

I have been looking for a new scent for ages as I can no longer get hold of Issy Miyake's Florale which I loved. No other scent seemed quite right. Then a lovely assistant in JL gave me some testers and as soon as I tried Pure Musc I knew I had found the one!

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 08/02/2023 06:41

@JerkintheMerkin thank you

TakeYourHatOffBoy · 08/02/2023 09:18

Superfacialist Vitamin C Serum. I love this stuff - smells great, goes on beautifully and gives a really lovely glow to my skin. It lasts a fair while as well.

My3cents1 · 08/02/2023 09:23

@IHaveCompletedShopping. Could you please be so kind and post a photo of your cardigan?

NeedWineNow · 08/02/2023 09:37

@Sooverthemill @halfpasteleven @radrado Thank you!

TheDarrellRivers · 08/02/2023 15:09

@TakeYourHatOffBoy thank you for the serum recommendation- I have just ordered

TakeYourHatOffBoy · 08/02/2023 15:47

@TheDarrellRivers enjoy your glowy skin!

faustina · 08/02/2023 15:48

I bought this the other day in John Lewis in Icon and it really cheers me up when I put it on. It's a sort of cross between a lip balm and a lipstick. If you take along five empty anythings (shampoo, serum, make up) you can get £5 off too. Still pricey for a coloured lip balm but worth it I think

www.johnlewis.com/fresh-sugar-lip-treatment/icon/p6266400

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/02/2023 16:54

I bought a Clinique Black Honey lipstick/balm. Total blast from the past!